Platform Engineer - Windows or Linux - Contract - Outside IR35 at Mindera

Description

Mindera is currently looking for Platform Engineers who are experience in either Windows or Linux to join us on a contract basis. You will be responsible for hands on deliver of the security hardening, stabilisation and lifecycle upgrades across the CCTV estate of our client. The role focusses on infrastructure, operating systems and security controls rather than application or user interface development. This role comes with 3 days per week on client site in either Paddington or Heathrow area.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Perform operating system upgrades and security patching on CCTV servers and supporting infrastructure

Apply firmware updates and vendor recommended security fixes
Remove shared credentials and implement secure identity and access controls
Harden servers and services in line with enterprise security standards
Support discovery and documentation of existing CCTV configurations and dependencies
Implement and improve monitoring, logging and alerting integrated with security operations
Support investigation and remediation of security and operational incidents
Produce clear technical documentation and operational runbooks

Required Skills and Experience

Strong experience in infrastructure or platform engineering roles
Hands on experience with Windows and or Linux operating systems
Proven background in security hardening, patch management and access control
Experience working with cloud hosted and hybrid infrastructure
Comfortable working with legacy and partially undocumented systems
Experience operating across large distributed estates preferred
CCTV or physical security platform experience desirable but not required

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Life at Mindera

At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.

Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world.

You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.

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Thrive Here & What We Value

Dynamic, innovative, supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities within a global company

Access to Udemy for learning and growth

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched)

Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva

Annual profit distribution, subject to performance

Trainings and learning opportunities within role

Coaching and development guidance

Flexibility in choosing work location

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave and pay

Conference budget allocation

Retail discounts